A decadeslong debate in Japan over its unique single-surname law has been reignited following the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's poor showing in last October's general election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/10/japan/politics/dual-surname-debate-wrap-up/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #japanesecourts #marriage #keidanren #ldp #cdp #komeito #yoseiide #satsukikatayama #yoshihikonoda #nishimurachinami #sanaetakaichi